Why 4 carburetors?

[shadetree101]

Can someone here explain to me why a 4 cylinder outboard boat motor needs a carburetor for each cyli der? Seems like just more things to fail.<br /><br />Does it have to do with the fact that it is a 2 cycle engine?<br /><br />Why do automobile engines with 8 cylinders only need 1 carburetor?

 

[carmangary1]

Re: Why 4 carburetors?

For more performance. High performance V8s have multiple carbs as well.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Why 4 carburetors?

'cause three ain't enough and five's too many. <br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Why 4 carburetors?

We've run 4 two barrels instead of 4 one barrels on a V4 before. <br /><br />How many do you need? We'll try to get them for you!